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Kossak Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Kosak . German: variant of Kossack .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kosik, Kosek, Korsak, Kosak, Kozak, Kobak, Kosa, Kolak, Koss, Kusiak

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Where is the Kossak family from?

You can see how Kossak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kossak family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kossak's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kossak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kossak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kossak. 34% of Kossak men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Trimmer
    17%
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What Kossak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Kossak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 461 immigration records available for the last name Kossak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Kossak. For the veterans among your Kossak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kossak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kossak in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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